The Last Row: A Rewatchable Movie Podcast

Drew and Badway watch, discuss, and analyze all the movies you forgot you loved (and maybe a few others). New episodes every other Thursday!

Wayne's World 2 (EP 160) 08/29/2024

Wayne's World 2 (EP 160) The Last Row Podcast continues its “Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave” series with one of Drew and Badway's personal favorites, 1993’s Wayne's World 2. The guys show appreciation for the often maligned sequel, uncover the films rocky pre-production, and compare it to other similarly panned comedy sequels of its era. Other topics include: the brilliance of Del Preston, Wayne being a crappy boyfriend, Cassandra going solo, and Waynestock being the original Fyre Fest. -- Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave Schedule August 1 - Bride of Chucky August 15 - Lethal Weapon 2 August 29 - Wayne's World 2 September 12 - Final Destination 2 September 26 - Crank: High Voltage Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/32784952

Lethal Weapon 2 (EP 159) 08/15/2024

Lethal Weapon 2 (EP 159) The Last Row Podcast’s “Summer Of Sequels 2: Heat Wave” series reloads with a buddy cop reunion in 1989’s Lethal Weapon 2. The guys are talking bad guy diplomatic immunity abuse, Riggs' guest washer/dryer use abuse, and Murtaugh’s toilet seat abuse. Other topics include: glass in the pool, 18 consecutive rounds of love-making, Joe Pesci as a sleazebag, and Badway's chances of evading the police. -- Episode Links: Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave Schedule August 15 - Lethal Weapon 2 August 29 - Wayne's World 2 September 12 - Final Destination 2 September 26 - Crank: High Voltage Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/32569117

Bride of Chucky (EP 158) 08/01/2024

Bride of Chucky (EP 158) The Last Row Podcast’s “Summer Of Sequels 2: Heat Wave” series turns to love, as the guys witness the wedded bliss of Chucky and Tiffany in 1998’s Bride of Chucky. Topics include: the Child’s Play series’ transition from horror to comedy, John Ritter’s character being right to keep his teenage niece away from 23 year old trailer trash, the impossibility of falling asleep soundly after hooking up with a serial killer, and the absurdity of running away together with only $500. Plus, Badway recalls the time Chucky cut a promo on Rick Steiner and Mene Gene on WCW Monday Nitro. -- Episode Links: Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave Schedule August 1 - Bride of Chucky August 15 - Lethal Weapon 2 August 29 - Wayne's World 2 September 12 - Final Destination 2 September 26 - Crank: High Voltage Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/32376002

Vegas Vacation (EP 157) 07/18/2024

Vegas Vacation (EP 157) This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway survive the dry desert heat, as the Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave series continues with the 1997 comedy, Vegas Vacation. The guys delve into Clark Griswold's ill-fated gambling spree, the questionable sex appeal of Wayne Newton, and Nick Papagiorgio's epic run. They also discuss the tease of bringing teenagers to Sin City, Clark's visit to the cheapo casino, Cousin Eddie’s top trashy beer choices, and Badway's gambling strategy that “guarantees” profits. -- Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave Schedule August 1 - Bride of Chucky August 15 - Lethal Weapon 2 August 29 - Wayne's World 2 September 12 - Final Destination 2 September 26 - Crank: High Voltage Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/32191962

The Mummy Returns (EP 156) 07/04/2024

The Mummy Returns (EP 156) This week on The Last Row Podcast, the summer of sequels series rolls on, as Drew and Badway unearth the 2001 adventure sequel, The Mummy Returns. The guys dissect the resurrection of a lovesick Imhotep, the ethics of tomb raiding in modern times, list the worst possible getaway vehicles, and call out the dubious parenting skills of Rick and Evie. Plus, they rate Imhotep 2.0 on the patented Last Row Podcast Villain Scale. -- Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave Schedule July 18 - Vegas Vacation August 1 - Bride of Chucky August 15 - Lethal Weapon 2 August 29 - Wayne's World 2 September 12 - Final Destination 2 September 26 - Crank: High Voltage Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/32008902

Die Hard: With a Vengeance (EP 155) 06/20/2024

Die Hard: With a Vengeance (EP 155) This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway dive into the explosive action of 1995's Die Hard: With a Vengeance. The guys debate the impact of Simon Gruber's identity reveal, the ineptitude of the New York City police force, and the stresses of converting $140 billion in gold into usable personal currency. They also break down John McClane's rock-bottom lifestyle, Badway’s childhood affinity for payphones, and the film's iconic bomb-defusing riddles. Plus, they put Simon through the patented Last Row Podcast Villain Scale and debate whether this sequel holds up against the original. -- Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave Schedule June 6 - Scream 2 June 20 - Die Hard With A Vengeance July 4 - The Mummy Returns July 18 - Vegas Vacation August 1 - Bride of Chucky August 15 - Lethal Weapon 2 August 29 - Wayne's World 2 September 12 - Final Destination 2 September 26 - Crank: High Voltage -- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/31818112

Scream 2 (EP 154) 06/06/2024

Scream 2 (EP 154) This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway kick off their Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave with a deep dive into the 1997 horror sequel, Scream 2. The guys discuss early internet spoilers causing script changes, the disrespect of the movie “Stab” even existing, Jada Pinkett Smith's fantastic “Dead Eyes”, Badway swiping theater handicap seats, and Drew's aversion to Jerry O’Connell’s frat life. -- Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave Schedule June 6 - Scream 2 June 20 - Die Hard With A Vengeance July 4 - The Mummy Returns July 18 - Vegas Vacation August 1 - Bride of Chucky August 15 - Lethal Weapon 2 August 29 - Wayne's World 2 September 12 - Final Destination 2 September 26 - Crank: High Voltage -- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/31625597

Crank (EP 153) 05/23/2024

Crank (EP 153) This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway break down Jason Statham's high-octane 2006 action thriller, Crank. The guys discuss all-time name Chev Chelios' countless methods of keeping his adrenaline pumping to stay alive, from snorting bathroom floor coke to public love making and everything in between. Additionally, we learn that adrenaline = seeing yellow, why directing duos need to grow up and make their own movies, and you can't be mad at a hitman for killing, he's just doing his job. It's just business. -- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/31428322

Cabin Fever (EP 152) 05/09/2024

Cabin Fever (EP 152) This week on The Last Row Podcast, Party Men Drew and Badway sit next to Dennis as they discuss Eli Roth's 2003 cult classic, Cabin Fever. Topics include Sweet Lou, 2003-ass wardrobes, quarantining friends in a dilapidated shed, Marcy's canoeing skills, and shaving her skin off in the bathtub because “that's all she knows”. Plus, they explore the nuances of negotiating butt crack screen time and salute an all-time side character, Deputy “Party Man” Winston. -- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/31216952

In Hell (EP 151) 04/25/2024

In Hell (EP 151) This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway find themselves locked up in the brutal world of 2003's In Hell, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Lawrence Taylor. The guys dissect the grim and gritty reality of life in a Russian gulag, and delve into Van Damme's transformation from an everyman steelworker to a slick-backed prison warrior. Plus, they debate the practicality of faking a disability to avoid conflict, more jailhouse bathroom etiquette, bad moth CGI, and the consequences of riding the bus to prison in a Space t-shirt -- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/30976248

Revisiting Ghostbusters II with Ken Cole (Bonus) 04/11/2024

Revisiting Ghostbusters II with Ken Cole (Bonus) In this bonus edition of The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway join Ken Cole (KenCast Live) to take another look at the 1989's Ghostbusters II. The guys analyze the legal woes of digging up First Avenue, the genius of Janosz Poha, the hotness of "slime" approaching the 1990s, and whether or not this sequel qualifies as a "New Year's" movie. Additional topics include an in-depth breakdown regarding the differences between a magician, sorcerer, and a wizard (helped by ChatGPT), and finally placing Vigo on The Last Row Villain Scale. Spoiler Alert: attempting to possess a baby may not have helped his score... Programming note: This episode was recorded on KenCast Live! We'll be back with EP 151 on Thursday, April 25, 2024! --- Check out the video of our live discussion on Ken's YouTube Channel here: Subscribe & Follow Ken Cole: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/30774733

The Crow (EP 150) 03/28/2024

The Crow (EP 150) This week on The Last Row Podcast, let's traverse the rooftops of 1994 seeking a post-credits shower after viewing the greasy revenge flick, The Crow. Drew and Badway break down the grime that littered the set behind and in front of the camera, including crew drug use, Brandon Lee’s accidental death, filthy alleyways, dank apartments, and slimy pawn shops. Additionally, the guys speculate on the sound of Eric Draven’s fake band, Hangman’s Joke, and put the underrated Final Boss, Top Dollar, through the villain scale. -- Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/30575313

Problem Child 2 (EP 149) 03/14/2024

Problem Child 2 (EP 149) The Last Row Podcast revisits everyone's least favorite step-child, in the 1991 sequel Problem Child 2. Aside from breaking down Junior’s antics, Drew and Badway discuss John Ritter's gun show, the brilliance of Big Ben Healy, food fights, and the absurdity of having a bridal shower for your 7th wedding. BTW, the little girl was barely in this movie and all of our memories lied to us! -- Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/30367213

Child's Play 3 (EP 148) 02/29/2024

Child's Play 3 (EP 148) The Last Row Podcast is following Chucky to military school, as Drew and Badway discuss the quickly-made 1991 sequel, Child's Play 3. Topics include unnecessary live grenades onsite for teenagers to access, Good Guy corporate greed, sexually deviant barbers, Charles Lee Ray's computer skills, and the genius of mailing yourself to your enemy. Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/30161543

Road House & Unnecessary Remakes (EP 147) 02/15/2024

Road House & Unnecessary Remakes (EP 147) This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway take a break from releasing original content to reboot a previous TLR episode about Hollywood reboots and remakes. Is it necessary? No. Is it better than the original? Maybe, maybe not. Now we see why Hollywood does it! Anyway, we discuss the upcoming Road House (2024) reboot. Be nice. -- Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/29963218

Wayne's World (EP 146) 02/01/2024

Wayne's World (EP 146) Party on with The Last Row Podcast, as they reminisce on the 1992 cult classic Wayne's World” Was Mike Myers a jerk on set? Was the character Wayne a secret jerk? Was Benjamin a villain, or simply a regular cocky businessman? Was Crucial Taunt really record contract worthy? Drew and Badway answer all, while also taking time to discuss arcade culture and eating pizza in bed. -- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/29743548

Die Hard (EP 145) 01/18/2024

Die Hard (EP 145) The Last Row Podcast kicks off their first episode of the new year with a bang, as Drew and Badway revisit an all-time classic, Die Hard. The guys discuss office holiday parties, the whole world being on coke in the 80s, East Coast/West Coast rivalries, who was more at fault in the McClane/Gennaro feud, and the worst situations to find yourself barefoot. -- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/29539653

Christmas Vacation (EP 144) 12/07/2023

Christmas Vacation (EP 144) The Last Row Podcast started off the holiday season hot by revisiting the 1989 classic, Christmas Vacation. The guys discuss Clark’s closeted rage, the insanity of hosting guests for 12 straight days, the foolishness of counting on your work bonus as part of your salary, and where Clark ranks among the pantheon of Christmas movie dads. Additionally, Drew and Badway share thoughts on real vs. fake trees, styles of Xmas lights, ruined dinners, and holiday shopping. Episode Links: -- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/28966853

Raw Deal (EP 143) 11/23/2023

Raw Deal (EP 143) This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway dig deep into the Arnold Schwarzenegger filmography to discover the 1986 hidden gem, Raw Deal. The guys discuss Jeep life, how to relax while smoking a cigar, a dangerous way to fake your own death, and the difference between a right hand man, a henchman, a left hand man, and a goon. --- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/28759228

Jumanji (EP 142) 11/09/2023

Jumanji (EP 142) The Last Row Podcast rolls the dice for another round of 90s family movies, this week tackling the Robin Williams classic, Jumanji. After paying tribute to Mr. Williams, the guys discuss various topics including: best and worst board games that could come to life, easier ways to beat Jumanji, who would your Jumanji foursome be, and the great feeling of using your home toilet after 26 years in the jungle. Also, Jon Voight being a secret snake gets brought up for some reason. --- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/28562504

Freddy vs. Jason (EP 141) 10/19/2023

Freddy vs. Jason (EP 141) Just in time for Halloween, The Last Row Podcast place their bets on the ultimate horror movie matchup, Freddy vs Jason. Among many random topics, Drew and Badway discuss "2003-Ass-Movies", stunt boobs, Freddy looking for respect, and Jason having no idea why Freddy is fighting him. --- Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/28362665

Beetlejuice (EP 140) 10/05/2023

Beetlejuice (EP 140) The Last Row Podcast kicks off Spooky Season by revisiting the 1988 Tim Burton Classic, Beetlejuice. Drew and Badway question if Beetlejuice was a bad guy or just an annoying scumbag, debate whether or not dead people have rights to their old house, critique the Maitlands' scare tactics, and are in awe of a small-faced Alec Baldwin. Additionally, the guys doubt the seriousness of the Maitland’s 5 foot car tumble into a small pond, and outline car safety preparedness (including Drew’s proper underwear packing procedures). --- Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/28230533

RoboCop 2 (EP 139) 09/21/2023

RoboCop 2 (EP 139) The Last Row Podcast's concludes by bringing back everyone's favorite cop…RoboCop 2! Drew and Badway discuss the sad state fictional Detroit is in, the wussification of RoboCop (and how much we wanted more of it), pros and cons of cops on strike, and question whether the drug "Nuke" was really such a bad thing. Also Badway shows his appreciation for the inept mayor, and the guys put the Old Man and his incredible hot tub room through the villain scale. --- Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/28099346

Child's Play 2 (EP 138) 09/07/2023

Child's Play 2 (EP 138) The Last Row Podcast's rolls on for a playdate with our favorite Good Guy, Chucky, and 1990's Child's Play 2. Drew and Badway discuss rebuilding a killer doll to help your stock price, lazy orphanages, bad foster parents, digging a grave with a toy shovel, and ruining a perfectly good blocky 1980s Mercedes. --- Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/27964788

Speed 2: Cruise Control (EP 137) 08/24/2023

Speed 2: Cruise Control (EP 137) The sails on, as The Last Row Podcast share their first (and definitely last) experience with Speed 2: Cruise Control. Topics include: Drew's disrespect of cruise ship propellers, panicked drivers tests, botched wedding proposals, and the guys' hatred of food crumbs stuck in the keyboard. Finally, Willem Dafoe's character gets put through the villain scale. --- Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/27836781

Major League II (EP 136) 08/17/2023

Major League II (EP 136) The continues, as The Last Row Podcast called a Pro down to the Minors to help them break down the 1994 cult classic, Major League II. of comes in relief to help Drew and Badway make sense of the Cleveland Indians follow-up season to their improbable 1989 playoff run. The guys discuss, among other topics, their nostalgia for the franchise, swapping Omar Epps for Wesley Snipes, Wild Thing’s sellout transformation (and his insane bachelor pad), Randy Quaid as team MVP, and Roger Dorn’s legendary at-bat. Finally, the guys do a fantasy draft of their top 5 fictional baseball players. --- Subscribe & Follow Ty: Episode Links: Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/27776550

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (EP 135) 07/27/2023

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (EP 135) Week 2 of The Last Row Podcast's series teaches us that the slickerman doesn't forgive OR forget in I STILL Know What You Did Last Summer! Drew and Badway discuss keeping your long distance girlfriend happy, how Ben Willis needed to "just get over" the hit and run, the safety of confessing a murder to a priest, and the travesty of how wet Jack Black got his joint. Episode Links: Summer of Sequels Upcoming Schedule: August 10 - Major League II August 24 - Speed 2: Cruise Control September 7 - Child's Play 2 September 21 - RoboCop 2 Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/27578682

National Treasure: Book of Secrets (EP 134) 07/13/2023

National Treasure: Book of Secrets (EP 134) The Last Row Podcast kicks off its series by uncovering the mysteries of National Treasure: Book of Secrets, starring Nicolas Cage. The guys explain why the Gates men can't hang on to a wife, how to run away from a gunman in the 1800s, using the Book of Secrets as bathroom reading material, and speculate on the pickup artist crew known as "The Treasure Hunters." --- Episode Links: Summer of Sequels Upcoming Schedule: July 27 - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer August 10 - Major League II August 24 - Speed 2: Cruise Control September 7 - Child's Play 2 September 21 - RoboCop 2 Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/27440364

Special Announcement: Summer of Sequels 07/06/2023

Special Announcement: Summer of Sequels Drew and Badway did not record a new episode this week, but they DID participate in an amazing with Ken Cole and special guest Hayden Schlossberg (Cobra Kai co-creator, writer/filmmaker behind the Harold and Kumar series, American Reunion, and the upcoming Netflix series Obliterated). The guys also map out their future by running through their upcoming Summer of Sequels schedule. Hope you all had a great 4th! We’ll be back with a new episode on Thursday, July 13th! Episode Links: Summer of Sequels Upcoming Schedule: July 13 - National Treasure: Book of Secrets July 27 - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer August 10 - Major League II August 24 - Speed 2: Cruise Control September 7 - Child's Play 2 September 21 - RoboCop 2 --- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/27382770

RoboCop (EP 133) 06/22/2023

RoboCop (EP 133) It is the Prime Directive of The Last Row Podcast to break down one of the most “80s” action movies of all time, 1987’s RoboCop. Drew and Badway discuss the unsafe work environment of OCP, the least exclusive executive bathroom of all time, robots pathetically falling downstairs, and RoboCop’s sad Ford Taurus. --- Subscribe & Follow Us: /episode/index/show/thelastrow/id/27220884

The Last Row: A Rewatchable Movie Podcast

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